Sinopharm's Acceptance In Austria: What's The Verdict?

Austria is reopening its borders to vaccinated travellers from several countries. The country is now accepting six vaccines for entry, including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinopharm, and Sinovac. Travellers are considered vaccinated for six months after receiving their final dose. Austrian authorities have also stated that unvaccinated children under 18 are welcome to visit the country.

Sinopharm is one of six vaccines accepted for travel to Austria

Austria is reopening its borders to vaccinated travellers from several countries, including the UAE, and across the GCC from July 1. The country is also on Abu Dhabi's Green List, meaning no isolation is required upon return.

Fully vaccinated citizens and residents from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar can fly to Austria without any quarantine requirements. Travellers from Saudi Arabia can visit Austria if they can show a vaccination certificate, proof of recovery from Covid-19 or a negative PCR test.

Six vaccines are accepted for travel to Austria: Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinopharm and Sinovac. Travellers are considered vaccinated for six months after receiving their final dose.

Sinopharm is also one of the vaccines recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that are accepted for entering the Republic of Austria.

Austria welcomes vaccinated travellers from the UAE and GCC

Austria is welcoming vaccinated travellers from the UAE and GCC countries, with no need for quarantine upon arrival. This applies to fully vaccinated citizens and residents in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, with children under 18 who are unvaccinated also able to enter without quarantine if they are travelling with vaccinated parents. The Austrian government has stated that this move is an important step towards a post-Covid-19 strategy, aiming to resume social and economic activities under safe measures.

The Austrian National Tourist Office has welcomed the move, with Robert Groblacher, director for the Middle East, stating:

> Welcoming travellers from the GCC is not only a revival to the tourism scene in Austria, yet a great opportunity to explore and exchange experiences, strengthen cross-cultural ties and join forces in bridging between people to better promote travel and tourism between Austria and the Gulf countries. We are looking forward to welcoming travellers from this region to Austria again.

Sinopharm is one of the vaccines recognised by the Austrian authorities, along with BioNtech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Sinovac. Travellers are considered vaccinated for six months after their final dose.

Travellers from Saudi Arabia can enter Austria without quarantine by presenting a negative Covid-19 test, or proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid-19.

Austria is famed for its ornate palaces, abundance of culture, and untouched nature. The country has excellent transport links, with a well-developed public transportation network, including flights, trains, and buses.

Austrian Tourism Board launched the 'Travel Builds Bridges' campaign

Austrian Tourism Board launched the Travel Builds Bridges campaign

The Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO), also known as the Austrian National Tourist Board, is Austria's national tourism organization. Since 1955, the organization has promoted Austria as a vacation destination, aiming to secure and expand the country's competitiveness in the tourism industry.

In 2024, the Austrian National Tourist Board launched the #iamAUT campaign, which invited influencers to take a break from social media and hand over their accounts to regular Austrians ('AUTfluencers') who showcased different regions of Austria from a local perspective. This campaign emphasized the idea of a digital detox, encouraging people to put down their phones and truly immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Austria.

The #iamAUT initiative reached 25 million views and attracted over 100 applications from individuals with a collective 2.3 million followers across 15 countries. This campaign helped differentiate Austria as a desirable holiday destination, showcasing its natural wonders, historical sites, and delicious cuisine.

Austria is easily accessible with a well-developed rail and road network, as well as numerous international airports. The country offers a range of attractions, from winter sports and hiking to cultural festivals and historic cities, making it an ideal holiday destination all year round.

Travellers from Saudi Arabia can visit with a vaccination certificate

As of July 1, 2021, travellers from Saudi Arabia can visit Austria if they can show a vaccination certificate. This applies to travellers from the UAE and across the GCC who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Austria accepts six vaccines for entry: Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinopharm, and Sinovac. Travellers are considered vaccinated for six months after receiving their final dose.

Sinopharm is one of two Chinese-manufactured vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for emergency use. The other is Sinovac.

Travellers from Saudi Arabia can also visit Austria by providing proof of recovery from Covid-19 or a negative PCR test.

Austria is famous for its ornate palaces and untouched nature. The country is known as one of the safest in Europe and has a well-developed public transportation network, making it easy to get around.

Sinopharm is one of the WHO-recommended vaccines for entering Austria

Austria is reopening its borders to vaccinated travellers from several countries. As of July 1, 2021, vaccinated Georgian citizens were able to enter Austria as tourists without the need to quarantine. Travellers must provide a PCR test taken within the last 72 hours or an antigen test from the previous 48 hours, as well as a vaccination certificate. The Sinopharm vaccine is one of the World Health Organisation (WHO)-recommended vaccines for entry to Austria.

Sinopharm is one of six vaccines recognised for travel to Austria, along with Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Sinovac. Travellers are considered vaccinated for six months after receiving their final dose.

The Austrian Tourism Board has launched a campaign called "Travel Builds Bridges", aiming to encourage people to visit Austria for holidays, business, education, and medical tourism. The campaign will span 15 countries and hopes to strengthen cross-cultural ties and promote travel between Austria and other nations.

Robert Groblacher, director for the Middle East at the Austrian National Tourist Office, emphasised the importance of welcoming travellers from diverse regions. He stated that it provides a revival to the tourism scene in Austria and offers a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange and strengthened ties between people.

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